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Teemu Pauha is a University Lecturer in the Department of Study of Religions at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Theology. He holds the title of Docent and serves as a supervisor in the Doctoral Programmes in Gender, Culture, and Society, as well as Theology and Religious Studies. His research focuses on social psychology of religion, identity negotiations, and religious minorities in Finland, particularly examining Islamic communities and intergroup relations. Active in both academic and public spheres, Pauha has led or participated in projects like CoCo (Contested Constructions of Sense of Safety in Religious Spaces) and FIDSIT (Mediation of Identity in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), funded by organizations such as the Academy of Finland.
Pauha has received the Temenos-palkinto award (2013) and has authored over 90 publications, including articles on topics like religious safety in spaces, Muslim youth identities, and intersectional nation-building discourses. His work bridges theology, social psychology, and sociology, often employing qualitative methods and interdisciplinary frameworks. Pauha is also engaged in public outreach, participating in events like the Helsinki Book Fair and conferences addressing Islamophobia and ritual dynamics. His research frequently explores how religious identities intersect with national belonging, media representation, and social policy.
